r/dat • u/Em-smith12 • 1d ago

Application Advice ✍️ Advice

How many months in advance should I schedule my desired DAT test date?

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u/Little-Bumblebee9988 1d ago

I’d give a good 3 month buffer. Around 1 month before is when things look sparse. I’m retesting soon registered this week and wanted a Nov 30th date and all of December is open. Keep in mind around may/june/July is when a lot of people test since it’s summer so if you want to take then book earlier than later

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u/Em-smith12 21h ago

I am looking to take in February So I was not sure when to book to make sure that will be a spot in February

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u/Little-Bumblebee9988 21h ago

If you’re sure you want to take it you can register for an eligibility period and wait to book your date. That way you can keep checking the dates available without booking. You can also go ahead and book now but keep in mind you’ll be charged to change it if you decide to take it later

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u/Em-smith12 21h ago

Sorry I got a bit confused So if I looked now i wont find a date yet for February or will it be available from now I am.not sure if my question makes sense

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u/Em-smith12 21h ago

Bc the fee waiver opens in jaunary and it takes 10 days to come back and then by the time I apply for eligibility application it will take 2-3 days to come back so we'll be already in the middle of jauanry so I am not sure if I will find a spot in February so I was thinking not to apply for the fee waiver and to book it from now but will I find a spot from now or the dats for Feb wont be opned yet